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The Maine Senate president and house speaker announced Friday that lawmakers submitted 1,780 bills for consideration by the 126th Legislature before Friday's deadline.

A news release from Speaker Mark Eves's office said the number is slightly lower than the prior Legislature and is likely to shrink further once duplicate bills are identified.

"Even though we're very early in the session, it is clear that lawmakers are eager to get to work," said Senate President Justin Alfond, D-Portland. "We will be focused on quality legislation that strengthens our economy and helps grow our middle class."

"Each one of these bills is an opportunity to find common ground," said Eves, D-North Berwick. "We won't always agree but we have a responsibility and an obligation to work together."

According to the speaker's office, a full list of bill titles, listed by subject matter is scheduled to be released on Jan. 28.

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